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| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 199-207 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | European Heart Journal - Digital Health |
| Volume | 5 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Early online date | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Publication status | Published - May 2024 |
Abstract
Social media (SoMe) has witnessed remarkable growth and emerged as a dominant method of communication worldwide. Platforms such as Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube have become important tools of the digital native generation. In the field of medicine, particularly, cardiology, attitudes towards SoMe have shifted, and professionals increasingly utilize it to share scientific findings, network with experts, and enhance teaching and learning. Notably, SoMe is being leveraged for teaching purposes, including the sharing of challenging and intriguing cases. However, sharing patient data, including photos or images, online carries significant implications and risks, potentially compromising individual privacy both online and offline. Privacy and data protection are fundamental rights within European Union treaties, and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) serves as the cornerstone of data protection legislation. The GDPR outlines crucial requirements, such as obtaining 'consent' and implementing 'anonymization', that must be met before sharing sensitive and patient-identifiable information. Additionally, it is vital to consider the patient's perspective and prioritize ethical and social considerations when addressing challenges associated with sharing patient information on SoMe platforms. Given the absence of a peer-review process and clear guidelines, we present an initial approach, a code of conduct, and recommendations for the ethical use of SoMe. In conclusion, this comprehensive review underscores the importance of a balanced approach that ensures patient privacy and upholds ethical standards while harnessing the immense potential of SoMe to advance cardiology practice and facilitate knowledge dissemination.
Keywords
- Education, Ethical, Legal, Patient information, Privacy, Social media
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
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In: European Heart Journal - Digital Health, Vol. 5, No. 3, 05.2024, p. 199-207.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Risks and benefits of sharing patient information on social media
T2 - a digital dilemma
AU - Van Der Boon, Robert M.A.
AU - Camm, A. John
AU - Aguiar, C.
AU - Biasin, E.
AU - Breithardt, G.
AU - Bueno, H.
AU - Drossart, I.
AU - Hoppe, N.
AU - Kamenjasevic, E.
AU - Ladeiras-Lopes, R.
AU - Mcgreavy, Paul
AU - Lanzer, P.
AU - Vidal-Perez, R.
AU - Bruining, Nico
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology.
PY - 2024/5
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